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SUMMARY:One Role at a Time: Climbing the Ladder of Career Progression
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\nAFP MEMBER:\n$45 – Morning Program Only (8:30 a.m. – Noon)\n$45 – Afternoon Program Only (11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)\n$85 – Full Event (8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) \nNON-MEMBER:\n$65 – Morning Program Only (8:30 a.m. – Noon)\n$65 – Afternoon Program Only (11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)\n$125 – Full Event (8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) \nSchedule\n8:30 a.m. –  9:00 a.m. – Registration/Networking/Breakfast\n9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Morning Program: Should I Stay or Should I Go?\n10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Break/Networking\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Paths for Professionals: The Value of Education and Networking in Your Career\n12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. –  Lunch\n12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Panel: To ED or Not to ED? \nABOUT THIS EXTENDED SESSION\nThis event is designed for fundraising professionals at every level in their career to think about the path they may want to take. You can choose to attend just the segment aimed at younger/newer professionals\, just the segment aimed at advanced professionals\, or the full event! \nSHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?\nMillennials have a reputation for job-hopping\, and within the fundraising profession\, the average tenure of anyone – of any age – is less than two years. Is the best way to move your career forward to keep moving around? Not necessarily. Our presenters will talk about their experiences\, one having moved around a bit and one having moved up within the same organization. They’ll help you think about what might make most sense for you and your career goals. This presentation is aimed at those who are younger and/or newer to the profession – regardless of age! \nTO ED OR NOT TO ED?\nEveryone considers it at some point! But is it the right move for you? Our panelists will talk about how they made the decision to ED… or the decision not to! \nPATHS FOR PROFESSIONALS: THE VALUE OF EDUCATION AND NETWORKING IN YOUR CAREER (Included with either program)\n“Where is this career taking me?” If you have ever asked yourself what your professional future holds\, this session is for you! Through self-exploration and practical tips\, you will begin a plan for your future. We will discuss graduate degree programs\, continuing education\, professional certifications\, effective networking\, and mentoring relationships. Whether you are new to the profession or are thinking about what’s next\, everyone will walk away energized and ready to tackle their road ahead!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/one-role-at-a-time-climbing-the-ladder-of-career-progression/
LOCATION:Vue 17\, 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd. #1700\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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SUMMARY:Present with Poise\, Power\, & Punch
DESCRIPTION:Whether a beginner\, intermediate or advanced presenter\, we can all benefit from improved public speaking skills.  The better your public speaking\, the greater your success – in business and in life!  Giving an effective presentation is all about connecting with your audience.  It’s showing your passion\, sharing stories and keeping it simple.  This workshop will help get your audience listening to your every word while exuding poise\, power and punch. \n\nFormat Your Presentations- Keep it simple with a four-step approach\nThe Golden Triangle- I’ll outline the three essentials of what it takes to become a spectular presenter\nGRABM – Discover effective techniques to start and end your talk\nSizzle –  I’ll share ideas to keep your audience interested\nNonverbal Skills –  Participants will understand a variety of important nonverbal skills to enhance their presentation\nNervous? –  I’ll share ways to ban the butterflies\nVoice Checklist – The voice says it all.  Participants will gain an understanding of effective voice tips\nPowerPoint Quick Tips – Participants will learn the good\, the bad and the ugly when using PowerPoint slides\nWrap-Up – Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and complete an action plan\n\nAbout the Presenter:  Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs\nNancy is an empowering leadership and professional development consultant.  Highly dedicated and results oriented\, she has the skill and passion for helping individuals become more confident and successful in business and beyond.\nNancy combines her communications expertise with a pragmatic approach in a variety of important soft skill areas including verbal\, written and nonverbal communications\, emotional intelligence\, etiquette and protocol\, time management\, business acumen\, working with team dynamics and coaching.  She helps clients focus on key adjusments that result in meaningful impact and effectiveness.\nDrawing on her marketing and communications background\, over 20 years experience in leadership roles and a lifetime of personal growth\, Nancy has keen appreciation of mindset and the power it has to change patterns of behavior.  She focuses on building one’s strengths and minimizing weaknesses through enrichment\, feedback\, self-discovery and detailed action plans.\nBefore launching Polished\, Nancy served in leadership positions where she helped businesses like Edward Jones\, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and Mercy Health boost their products and services\, communications\, marketing\, brands and stature.  She was also a reporter for the Dallas Morning News and freelance writer for theSt. Louis Post-Dispatch.\nNancy is a dynamic motivational speaker. She delivers keynotes on several topics such as Present with Power\, Poise and Punch; If I Can Do it\, You can Do it;  Kindness is Underrated; Beyond the Fork and Knife and Yes. Maybe. I Mean No.  She is a regular contributor to CBS-affiliate KMOV\, Great Day St. Louis. \nNancy believes passionately in developing people\, especially their interpersonal skills.  “You can achieve your goals-you just need a clear vision and a strong belief in yourself” she says.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/present-with-poise-power-punch-3/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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SUMMARY:"So You Want to be a Director"
DESCRIPTION: \nThis workshop will focus on the challenges\, responsibilities and journey of aspiring to be or becoming a director.  Beyond the usual discussion points (new role and new rules) there is a key administrative mindset necessary to succeed as a director and we will explore the “pivot” that must occur to succeed a new director.  Session attendees will discuss the critical “stepping up to supervision” protocol and the three key issues related to supervision and program management:  Communication\, Expectations and Conflict Resolution.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/so-you-want-to-be-a-director/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Present with Poise\, Power\, & Punch
DESCRIPTION:Whether a beginner\, intermediate or advanced presenter\, we can all benefit from improved public speaking skills.  The better your public speaking\, the greater your success – in business and in life!  Giving an effective presentation is all about connecting with your audience.  It’s showing your passion\, sharing stories and keeping it simple.  This workshop will help get your audience listening to your every word while exuding poise\, power and punch.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/present-with-poise-power-punch-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Position Mobility: Advancing within a Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION:Hear from nonprofit leaders about their professionals journeys of advancing within their organization. Whether it be from one department to another or moving up within the same department\, panelist were successfully made the transition. Learn how you can apply their lessons learned to your professional journey \nDate: Wednesday\, January 25\, 2017\nLocation: Network for Strong Communities\n8764 Manchester Rd.\, Suite 203 St. Louis\, MO 63144\nTime: 5:30pm-6pm (registration)\, 6pm-8pm (event)
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/position-mobility-advancing-within-a-nonprofit-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161214T090000
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SUMMARY:Networking for Success
DESCRIPTION:Networking for Success | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Wednesday\, December 14th 2016\nAbout the Workshop:\nJoin Nancy Imbs\, principal of Polished\, as she shows you how to successfully build your professional connections by increasing your network and influence. Her interactive session reveals strategies to connect with people in person\, build casual acquaintances into real connections and leverage social media to increase your sphere of influence. Learn ways to build both communication channels and community as you serve your network and make yourself available for new introductions and opportunities.\nTopics include:\n–      Understanding how networking enhances your career\n–      Getting out of your comfort zone\n–      Remembering names\n–      Enhancing your elevator speech\n–      Working to help others connect\n–      Developing your conversation skills\n–      Building relationships through social networking\nAbout the Presenter:\nNancy Schnoebelen\, founder of Polished\, is an empowering leadership coach and professional development expert. Highly dedicated and results oriented\, she has the passion and skill for helping organizations and individuals achieve success.\nFrom professionals\, athletes\, and politicians to college students\, high school teens and children\, Nancy’s hand’s on programs help many unlock their potential in extraordinary leadership\, presence\, power and polish.\nNancy possesses a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri – Columbia School of Journalism. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the corporate world serving in leadership roles in marketing and communications and brings a wealth of knowledge\, insight and education to her clients. Nancy gives her clients the essential skills necessary to handle any professional or social situation with style and aplomb.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/networking-for-success/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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